8 Criteria for Choosing a Kahoot Alternative

Teams looking for a Kahoot alternative usually ask the same questions: which one is more affordable, which offers more games and which fits my event? Before you decide, check the 8 criteria below.

1. Purpose of use

A tool chosen for classroom quizzes may not suit a company event. Write down your goal first: training, an internal event, a customer event, a conference or a get-together with friends?

2. Game variety

Do you only want a quiz, or do you also need games such as tombola, Taboo, word cloud and polls? The more variety, the longer the event holds interest. QuizModeOn games offer a wide range here.

3. Ease of joining

Do participants need to download an app? If joining works with a QR code or a link, setup time is shorter. In QuizModeOn, participants join from the browser.

4. Branding

Can you change the logo, colours and background? Brand visibility matters at corporate events. QuizModeOn offers these customisations.

5. Reporting

Can you get participant results and answers after the event? This data is valuable for HR and training teams.

6. Multi-language support

If you work with teams in different countries, running the same event in more than one language is a big advantage.

7. Video call and hybrid fit

Does it work well with Zoom, Teams or Meet? In hybrid events, can people in the room and remote people play together?

8. Price and plan flexibility

Is there a free plan? For one-off events, flexible plans can be more economical. See the plans on the QuizModeOn pricing page.

Build your own comparison table

Weigh the criteria by your needs and score each tool from 1 to 5. Try the highest-scoring tool in a small pilot event.

More information

For a detailed comparison see the Kahoot alternatives page and our top 7 Kahoot alternatives article. To see two tools side by side, read Kahoot vs QuizModeOn.

Steps to follow in the selection process

1. Write down your needs. How many people, what kind of event, what budget?
2. List candidate tools. 3 or 4 tools are enough.
3. Try the free plans. Build a small quiz with your own questions.
4. Test the participant experience. Is joining from a phone easy?
5. Review the reports. Is the data you get after the event useful?
6. Decide and pilot. Try it at a real event.

Common mistakes

• Looking only at price.
• Not testing the participant experience.
• Skipping post-event reporting.
• Assuming one tool fits every event.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most important criterion when choosing a Kahoot alternative?

Your event’s goal. Training, corporate events and entertainment need different features.

Is there a free Kahoot alternative?

Many tools offer a free plan. Limits differ from tool to tool, so compare the plans. You can try QuizModeOn by signing up for free.